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SUMMARY:Intro to Urban Planning & Design Lecture Series: Kristen Reardon
DESCRIPTION:The lecture series “Introduction to Urban Planning & Design” is made possible by a Rutgers Teaching Enhancement Grant from the Vice Provost for Experiential Learning awarded to Assistant Professor Carmelo Ignaccolo. \nThis week\, the speaker is Kristen Reardon\, Principal\, Starr Whitehouse. \nThe series will feature an incredible lineup of speakers from public agencies\, design NGOs\, leading design firms\, and international organizations. It is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and will also include a spring class site visit with AECOM’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Studio to their award-winning climate-resilient parks in Newark and Lower Manhattan. \nEach event is open to the public\, subject to seat availability. \n 
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/intro-to-urban-planning-design-lecture-series-kristen-reardon/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Room 261\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Sensing Walkability: Insights from Wearable Sensors on Pedestrian Stress and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shiyu Ma. \nTo attend virtually\, use the Zoom link provided via email.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-sensing-walkability-insights-from-wearable-sensors-on-pedestrian-stress-and-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: The Evolving Role of Economic Developers: How Economic Resiliency is Redefining the Profession
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jessica Paolini. \nThis is a hybrid event. To attend virtually\, use the Zoom link provided via email.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-the-evolving-role-of-economic-developers-how-economic-resiliency-is-redefining-the-profession/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Room 113\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Urban Planning & Design Lecture Series: Jun Ahn
DESCRIPTION:The lecture series “Introduction to Urban Planning & Design” is made possible by a Rutgers Teaching Enhancement Grant from the Vice Provost for Experiential Learning awarded to Assistant Professor Carmelo Ignaccolo. \nThis week\, the speaker is Jun Ahn\, Senior Urban Designer\, SOM. \nThe series will feature an incredible lineup of speakers from public agencies\, design NGOs\, leading design firms\, and international organizations. It is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and will also include a spring class site visit with AECOM’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Studio to their award-winning climate-resilient parks in Newark and Lower Manhattan. \nEach event is open to the public\, subject to seat availability. \n 
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/intro-to-urban-planning-design-lecture-series-jun-ahn/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Room 261\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:The Art of  Immersive Space
DESCRIPTION:RSVP IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE DISCUSSION\, WHICH WILL BEGIN AT 1:00 PM. Pizza will be served beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the Civic Square Building for registered guests. RSVP at go.rutgers.edu/immersiveart if you will be attending lunch. \nEver wondered how the world’s most immersive theme parks and attractions come to life? Join us for a behind-the-scenes talk with Jeff DuVilla ’12\, Creative Director of Adirondack Studios\, who has shaped some of the most renowned themed environments across the U.S.\, Asia\, and the Middle East. From early concepts to fully built experiences\, Jeff will talk about how his work blends storytelling\, design\, and human-centered thinking to shape how people move through and connect with spaces. \nIf you’re into urban planning\, placemaking\, art\, or designing environments that leave an impact\, this talk offers real-world insight into how story-driven entertainment is designed\, built\, and experienced. \nAn additional session of this talk will also be held from 10:20-11:40 a.m. Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater\, Nicholas Music Hall\, Douglass Campus 85 George Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/the-art-of-immersive-space/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:Urban Planning Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Planning Listening Session is an open and informal forum discussion for students to provide feedback\, offer suggestions\, and hear the most up to date news about the program. \nHosted by Mi Shih\, Urban Planning Program Director;  Courtney Culler\, Associate Director for Graduate Student Services; and Greg Marrero\, Student Counselor for Graduate Student Services. \nRSVP HERE \n 
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/urban-planning-listening-session-3/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Services,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Krueckeberg Doctoral Conference in Urban Studies\, Urban Planning\, and Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:The Bloustein School will present the 18th Annual Krueckeberg Doctoral Conference in Urban Studies\, Urban Planning\, and Public Policy on Friday\, March 13\, 2026. The conference is organized by doctoral students for doctoral students engaged in urban planning\, urban studies\, health\, and policy-related research across disciplines and universities in the tri-state NJ-NY-PA metropolitan region. Named after Professor Donald A. Krueckeberg\, the conference commemorates Don Krueckeberg’s long-running commitment to doctoral education by providing a one-day forum highlighting doctoral student research at the cutting edge of urban studies\, planning\, and public policy. \nDoctoral students at any stage of dissertation research are invited and encouraged to present their work at the conference. First-year doctoral students are invited to participate to try out a topic\, and advanced candidates may present sections of research or a finished dissertation\, or anywhere in between. Past presentations have outlined tentative research topics\, surveyed literature\, reported interim findings\, and overviewed completed dissertations. The conference aims to encourage questions\, comments\, and discussions during each session. \nAGENDA \n8:30 – 9:00 AM ··· Breakfast\n9:00 – 9:15 AM ··· Welcome & Introduction\n9:15 – 10:05 AM ··· Panel 1 — Health & Equity |     Discussant: Sharifa Z. Williams\, Assistant Professor\n10:05 – 11:10 AM ··· Panel 2 — Neighborhood Change\, Urban Displacement & Gentrification  |      Discussant: Mi Shi\, Associate Professor\n11:10 – 11:25 AM ··· Break\n11:25 AM – 12:30 PM ··· Panel 3 — Climate\, Sustainability & Urban Transition  |  Discussant: Andrea Restrepo-Mieth\, Assistant Professor\n12:30 – 1:20 PM ··· Lunch\n1:20 – 2:05 PM ··· Keynote Address — DEFIANT NEIGHBORHOODS  |   Speaker: Gabriela Rendón\, Associate Professor of Urban Planning & Community Development\, The New School / Parsons School of Design\n2:05 – 2:55 PM ··· Panel 4 — The Carceral City  |  Discussant: Laura R. Peck\, Associate Professor\n2:55 – 3:45 PM ··· Panel 5 — Governance\, Regulation\, Institutions: The Production of (Non)Knowledge  |  Discussant: Bernadette Baird-Zars\, Assistant Professor\n3:45 – 4:00 PM ··· Break\n4:00 – 5:05 PM ··· Panel 6 — Housing\, Precarity & State Power  |  Discussant: Kathe Newman\, Professor\n5:05 – 5:55 PM ··· Panel 7 — Digital Urbanism: Platforms\, Perception & Place  |  Discussant: Carmelo Ignaccolo\, Assistant Professor\n5:55 – 6:00 PM ··· Closing Remarks\n6:00 – 7:30 PM ··· Networking Event  | Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe · 292 George St\, New Brunswick\, NJ \nREGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE HERE \nA well-known and respected scholar in the planning profession\, Professor Krueckeberg’s special interests and contributions were in the areas of planning history\, property theory\, and land use policy. His books\, Introduction to Planning History in the United States\, The American Planner: Biographies and Recollections\, and Urban Planning Analysis\, still serve as important references for scholars and professionals in planning and public policy. \nAs a major contributor to urban planning and policy studies\, the Bloustein School’s Krueckeberg Conference showcases some of the most unique and forward-thinking research in the discipline. Past conferences have included doctoral candidates in urban studies\, urban planning and public policy from Columbia University\, The New School\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and more.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/18th-annual-krueckeberg-doctoral-conference/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Colloquium,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:Intro to Urban Planning & Design Lecture Series: Candelaria Mas Pohmajevic
DESCRIPTION:The lecture series “Introduction to Urban Planning & Design” is made possible by a Rutgers Teaching Enhancement Grant from the Vice Provost for Experiential Learning awarded to Assistant Professor Carmelo Ignaccolo. \nThis week\, the speaker is Candelaria Mas Pohmajevic\, Associate Director\, Resilient Cities Catalyst. \nThe series will feature an incredible lineup of speakers from public agencies\, design NGOs\, leading design firms\, and international organizations. It is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and will also include a spring class site visit with AECOM’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Studio to their award-winning climate-resilient parks in Newark and Lower Manhattan. \nEach event is open to the public\, subject to seat availability. \n 
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/intro-to-urban-planning-design-lecture-series-candelaria-mas-pohmajevic/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Room 261\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Urban Planning
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